as in comforting
making one feel good inside
Sarah was deeply touched by the heartwarming welcome she received from her relatives in Israel
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Recent Examples of heartwarming
The heartwarming moment when a foster dog made himself at home has delighted internet viewers.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The musical, based on the beloved film, tells the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy the Elf, and reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.
—The View, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Ariana Grande charmingly plays Glinda, The Good Witch of the North in such a humorous and heartwarming way.
—Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
Danson and the entire cast give flawless, heartwarming performances that inspire an appreciation of life, not despite its many challenges, but because of them.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The musical, based on the beloved film, tells the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy the Elf, and reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.
—The View, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
Ariana Grande charmingly plays Glinda, The Good Witch of the North in such a humorous and heartwarming way.
—Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
Danson and the entire cast give flawless, heartwarming performances that inspire an appreciation of life, not despite its many challenges, but because of them.
—Dana Feldman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for heartwarming
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartwarming
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Plus, the report card on the impact of upward wealth mobility of these prestigious schools is much more encouraging that the critics from the left and the right acknowledge.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
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For instance, in the days before Bangladesh’s elections, deepfakes circulated online encouraging supporters of one of the country’s political parties to boycott the vote.Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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Visualizing your future self and breaking long-term goals into manageable steps can make the process less daunting and more rewarding.Wayne Anderman, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Disney Cruise Line is rewarding Disney+ subscribers by offering half-price cruises for kids next year.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2024
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The study underscored the critical role that a sense of purpose can play in leading a fulfilling and healthy life.Melanie Warner, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile 30 percent of millennials have changed careers in search of something more fulfilling.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Petr Wiese/Mountain Home Photo A wood-burning fireplace keeps the home gym warm.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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And in a community where it’s supposed to be loving and open arms, safe space for everyone, [that’s] the worst thing that you could get labeled [as].CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 18 Dec. 2024
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Since then, Hilton has shared many loving tributes to her children, including a recent Thanksgiving post.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Building and growing teams is enormously gratifying.Jack McCullough, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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For the Franklin family, the Rose Estate’s revival has been especially gratifying.Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 1 Dec. 2024
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